Black Magic Woman
Fleetwood Mac & Peter Green Lyrics
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I got a black magic woman
Yes, I got a black magic woman
Got me so blind I can't see
But she's a black magic woman
And she's tryin' to make a devil out of me
Don't turn your back on me baby
Yes, don't turn your back on me baby
You're messin' around with your tricks
Don't turn your back on me baby
'Cause you might just break up my magic stick
You got your spell on me baby
You got your spell on me baby
Yes, you got your spell on me baby
You're turning my heart into stone
I need you so bad, magic woman, I can't leave you alone
Yes, I need you so bad
Well, I need you darling
Yeah, I need you darling
Yes, I want you love me
I want you love me
Whoa, I want you love me, ah
Whoh, yeah
Oh, whoa, baby
Yes, I need your love
Oh, I need your love so bad
I want you love me
The song "Black Magic Woman" by Fleetwood Mac paints a picture of a woman who has a hold over the singer's emotions like a spell. The woman is described as a black magic woman who has blinded the singer with her presence. She is trying to make the singer her devil, tempting him with her tricks. Even though the singer is aware of her intentions, he cannot resist her allure. He believes that she has cast a spell on him and turned his heart into stone. He pleads for her love, showing that he is under her control and cannot break free.
The lyrics of the song portray the idea of love as a dark magic that can take control of a person's emotions. The use of the metaphor of a magic spell gives the song a mystic quality. The repetition of the phrase "black magic woman" adds emphasis to the idea of the woman having dark powers. The singer's plea for the woman's love despite being fully aware of the consequences symbolizes how love can make a person blind to logic and reason.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a black magic woman
I am in a relationship with a woman who knows and cares dark magic
Got a black magic woman
I am in a relationship with a woman who knows and cares dark magic
Yes, I got a black magic woman
I am in a relationship with a woman who knows and cares dark magic
Got me so blind I can't see
I am so mesmerized by my partner that I am unable to see beyond her exterior beauty
But she's a black magic woman
My partner has many secrets hidden within her, especially in the form of magic that she uses anyway she wants
And she's tryin' to make a devil out of me
My partner is slowly and gradually having a bad influence on me to make me do things I normally would never do
Don't turn your back on me, baby
Do not ignore my existence, partner
You're messin' around with your tricks
You are playing with your mysterious set of sleight of hands trying to get away with something, partner
Don't turn your back on me, baby
Do not ignore my existence, partner
'Cause you might just break up my magic stick
Because you might disrupt my own set of tricks that leave me in control of things, partner
You got your spell on me, baby
You have put a powerful enchantment on me that I cannot shake off, partner
Turning my heart into stone
I am becoming emotionless as you continue influencing me, partner
I need you so bad, magic woman, I can't leave you alone
I am fully addicted to you and your magic ways, partner
Yes, I need you so bad
Yes, I am completely dependent on you, partner
Well, I need you darling
I desperately need you, my dear partner
Yeah, I need you darling
Yes, I need you deeply, my dear partner
Yes, I want you to love me
Yes, I desire for you to love me, partner
I want you to love me
I really want you to express your love for me, partner
Whoa, I want you to love me, ah
I need your love so badly that it hurts, partner
Whoa, yeah
Indeed, I fully agree with my earlier statement, partner
Oh, whoa, baby
Oh, my partner, how deeply I am into you
Yes, I need your love
Yes, I am so addicted to you that I require your love and affection
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Peter Alan Green
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@psychoheaded5270
today is the day i learned that santana did not write this song. my life is a lie.
@same5952
Indeed! So was mine.
@ap4802
Me too... Peter Green was a mad man. I had no idea.
@clemguitar63
More than you know!
@HunterMann
Hey I love Santana (the group) and Carlos Santana, but he gets credit far too often for writing songs like this, he also gets credited for writing Oye Como Va which was written by the legendary Tito Puente.
I’ve heard Santana fans praise Carlos Santana for his vocals on “black magic woman”. Carlos did not sing on the Santana albums, he’s had various vocalists over the years. Carlos is a great arranger and has written some awesome songs for sure, But I’ve never understood why many people call Carlos Santana “the best guitarist in the world”.
Perhaps they haven’t heard of Django Reinhardt, Les Paul, Andre Segovia, Howard Roberts, or Joe Pass?
@sampuatisamuel9785
Not really, Santana did a great job and it is only today that I have heard Peter singing the original version. It's fantastic
@phillpearson269
What I enjoy about Peter Green is his willingness to let other guitarists shine. He is so unselfish and humble in his greatness.
@christopherduesterhaus7833
You got to let everybody breathe I'm a bass player he was a hell of a guitarist you're correct to let everybody breathe and have their space to shine
@ruddle17
He didn't need to compete because he even gave B.B. King the "cold sweats"
@moody__blooz7408
100%!! He was very modest and humble Danny Kirwan was a very talented kid and Peter Green always let him have his moment to shine. I think Danny Kirwan is only like 19 here.